- Polestar has teased the upcoming 7, which will be launched in 2028.
- The electric crossover will likely be based on the new SPA3 platform.
- The model will be built alongside an all-new Volvo at a plant in Slovakia.
In one fell swoop, Polestar and Volvo have announced plans for two new models. Both will arrive before the end of the decade and be built at Volvo’s new manufacturing plant in Kosice, Slovakia.
Starting with Polestar, the brand has officially announced plans for an all-new model called the 7. It’s being billed as a premium compact crossover that will be launched in 2028.
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The company isn’t saying much about the model at this point, but confirmed it will use a “technology base from Volvo Cars, benefiting from group component sharing, cell-to-body technology with next-generation battery density and performance, as well as the next generation of in-house developed e-motors.”
Despite the heavy reliance on Volvo, Polestar said there will be a number of “adaptations” to deliver the performance and driving experience the brand is known for.
That’s not a lot to go on, but the company released a teaser image that shows the crossover under a sheet. While there isn’t much to see, the model will have an upright fascia with sizable lighting units. We can also see pronounced fenders and a prominent Polestar logo.
Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller said, “Working with Volvo Cars to develop and manufacture [the] Polestar 7 in Europe is a unique opportunity that will strengthen our position in our home market. Our strategy of utilizing Group architectures as the base for our future model lineup gives us access to the best, latest technologies, in a cost-efficient manner.”
He added the upcoming model will have sporty driving characteristics and a design that is instantly recognizable.
New Volvo Crossover Coming First
For their part, Volvo welcomed the news and confirmed the Polestar 7 will “follow a yet-to-be-announced, next-generation” model from the Swedish luxury brand. This means the mysterious Volvo should arrive before 2028, but the automaker didn’t give a timeline. However, Reuters is reporting “large-scale production” has been pushed back until early 2027.
While the company didn’t say much about their electric crossover, they confirmed the Polestar 7 will share a “common technology base with two forthcoming Volvo models, including the Volvo EX60.” It will be launched next year and ride on the new SPA3 platform, which will eventually underpin all future Volvos.
Volvo EX60
The EX60 is a mid-sized crossover and will be the first vehicle equipped with a multi-adaptive safety belt. It aims to provide better protection by “adapting to traffic variations and the person wearing it, thanks to real-time data from the car’s advanced sensors.” As part of this effort, it will factor in a person’s height, weight, body shape and seating position.
Volvo CEO Håkan Samuelsson said, “Our collaboration with Polestar on the development and manufacturing of the Polestar 7 underscores how Volvo Cars and Polestar continue to leverage synergies to efficiently deliver outstanding cars built for our distinct customer segments.” He added this “builds on the success of our joint efforts on the widely acclaimed Polestar 2 and Polestar 3.”
The Kosice plant is currently under construction and will be Volvo’s third manufacturing facility in Europe. It will cost around $1.4 (£1.0 / €1.2) billion and have an annual production capacity of up to 250,000 vehicles.
